science.gifThe energy possessed by a body as a result of its position or condition rather than its motion. A raised weight,coiled spring,or charged battery has potential energy. Compare kinetic energy.

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The energy possessed by a system or object as a result of its motion. the kinetic energy of objects with mass is dependent upon the velocity and mass of the object,while the energy or the waves depends on their velocity,frequency,and amplitude,as well as the density of the medium if there is one.

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